What type of conflict is most central to the story?
What can be inferred about the sniper’s feelings after he initially kills the enemy?
Which element of setting contributes most to the mood of the story?
4. What does the sniper’s decision to light a cigarette reveal about his character?
What is the climax of the story?
What is the denotation of the word “sniper”?
What is the connotation of the word “fanatic” as used in the story?
A. Someone who is passionate
B. Someone who is dangerously obsessed
C. Someone who is loyal
D. Someone who is brave
How does the author use irony in the ending?
Which plot element is represented when the sniper fakes his death?
What does the sniper’s overall reaction to killing the enemy suggest about the theme of war?